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Coping Chaos
Coping Chaos, a podcast about coping with the chaos of daily life while also navigating the uncertainties of mental illness.
We are not experts, but experts in our own mental health, and want to have a conversation with anyone who has been affected by mental illness in any way.
We would love to hear from you, from your chaotic moment of the week to topic suggestions or even questions. Email us at CopingChaosPodcast@gmail.com.
You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Coping…
Episodes
Coping ChaosNostalgic Nightmares
Childhood experiences shape us in ways we don't always recognize. Some memories stay with us forever, others become blurry or disappear, and some return in…
Coping ChaosTraumatic Triage
In this episode, we’re opening up an honest conversation about trauma and how it shapes the way we respond to the world around us. As two people navigating…
Coping ChaosThoughtful Therapies Part 2
Therapy is often presented as a place to find support, healing, and understanding, but what happens when the experience leaves you feeling worse instead of…
Coping ChaosThoughtful Therapies Part 1
Therapy can look different for everyone, and our thoughts and experiences with it can change over time. In Part 1 of our therapy series, we’re reflecting on…
Coping ChaosSocial Side-eye
Social media can be a great way to connect, laugh, reminisce, and even brighten a difficult day—but it can also have a very real impact on our mental health…
Coping ChaosRoutine Roundabout
In our final episode of Season One, we explore the complicated relationship between routines and mental health. As two siblings living with mental illness, we…
Coping ChaosAmbient Anxiety
In this episode, we talk about the ever-present background noise of anxiety—the constant static that can find its way into nearly every part of daily life. We…
Coping ChaosFeral Freakout
In today’s episode, we’re talking about emotional dysregulation — what it is, how it shows up in our lives, and the reality of experiencing what we personally…
Coping ChaosGuilt Gremlin Part 2
In part two of our Coping Chaos series on guilt and shame, we continue the conversation by talking about the ways these emotions personally affect our mental…
Coping ChaosGuilt Gremlin - Part 1
Welcome to the first part of our two-part series on guilt and shame. In this episode, we break down the differences between guilt and shame, explore how they…
Coping ChaosMoody Mothers
In honor of Mother's Day, this episode explores the complicated reality of parenting while living with severe mental health challenges. We start by sharing…
Coping ChaosMental Maintenence
In this episode, we unpack the world of ‘mental maintenance’—the coping mechanisms that help us navigate everyday life while living with mental illness. We…
Coping ChaosStamina Struggle
What if your energy worked like a video game health bar—or even a pizza you only get a few slices of each day? In this episode, we dive into what it really…
Coping ChaosSocially Sick
In today’s episode, we explore the often invisible challenges of navigating social situations while living with mental illness. From interactions with friends…
Coping ChaosMessy Minds
In today’s episode, we dive into what’s going on inside our minds—exploring intrusive thoughts, inner monologue, and imposter syndrome. Content note: This…
Coping ChaosErratic Employment
We all deal with some level of workplace drama, but when mental health joins the party, it really knows how to make things extra. From awkward interviews to…
Coping ChaosHygiene Hijinx
In this episode, we share the real challenges of self-care—from something as simple as washing your hair to the often difficult act of asking for help…
Coping ChaosMeal Meltdowns
In this episode, we’re diving into something that shapes every single day of our lives: meals. From the constant decision-making to the planning, shopping…
Coping ChaosPositive Peter
While last episode's focus was on how mental illness can have many difficult effects on everyday life, there can also be unexpected positives that come from…
Coping ChaosNegative Nancy
The negative aspects surrounding mental and physical health issues are infinite, unfortunately, but talking about them and sharing the experiences one has gone…
Coping ChaosMedically Mental
We want to share with everyone all we are struggling with, both physically and mentally, to help spread more understanding as we share our experiences and…
Coping ChaosImperfect Introductions
We want to start our podcast with an introductory episode, explaining the who what, when, where, and why of how this all came to be, who we are as the hosts…
Coping ChaosTrailer
Coping Chaos, a podcast about coping with the chaos of daily life while also navigating the uncertainties of mental illness. We are not experts, but experts in…